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LGBT Hate Crimes Timeline

Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's murder. I didn't get chance to blog about it (or much else) yesterday.

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Anything can be true in Wingnut Land

click to enlarge Seriously, does this cartoon make any sense? I think it does, but you must live in Wingnut Land for you to get it.

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Gays Won't Let Friends Vote McCain

Just as friends don't let friends drive drunk, we should declare right here, right now that as LGBT people we won't let our friends vote McCain.

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Keith Olbermann Blasts Palin on Terrorism

Last night, American voters finally got the word that Sarah Palin is supported by a violent ultra-rightist international religious front.

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Califonia's Prop 8 is gaining traction

Survey USA has a new poll out today putting the race for Proposition 8, California's amendment to ban same-sex marriage, at 47-42.

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On the Bright Side...

Oil fell to under 90 bucks a barrel today... gas will be cheaper.

Of course, you may not have a job to drive to but I'm trying to be positive.

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Oct. 7, 1998: Matthew Shepard found, let's find the others now

Ten year ago today, Laramie Police Dept. Officer Reggie Fluty went to the scene reported by a bicycle rider - a young man tied to a fence and obviously beaten very badly.

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The Wrap (with Two Gay Guys): Full Frontal Nudity Edition!

This week, Michael saw Equus, so we discuss--what else? Full-frontal male nudity!

Continue reading "The Wrap (with Two Gay Guys): Full Frontal Nudity Edition!".

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This week's giveaway

Since Waymon is having so much fun giving away prize packages on Bilerico-Florida, I wanted to give something away too! Yesterday Beth Loffreda's new book, Losing Matt Shepard: Life and Politics in the Aftermath of Anti-Gay Murder, arrived in my mailbox and since today is the day they found Matt's almost lifeless body, it seemed appropriate to give it away now.

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More Tina Fey as Sarah Palin

Queen Latifah played Gwen Ifill on SNL to host a Biden/Palin debate. They hit on the gay marriage question in it:

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Gender Identity and Expression- A Vital Part of ENDA

"Barack has made it clear that gender identity and expression are vital parts of any legislation passed, especially ENDA.

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"Blew me off is the technical term"

iPhone users: Click to watch

Did you catch Gwen Ifill on Meet the Press last weekend? Comedy gold.

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Our ten year anniversary

Happy Anniversary, Jerame. I never imagined we'd make it a month, let alone ten years. I've never been happier that we did.

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Homophobia: The other conservative solution to the financial crisis

Last week I wrote about conservative efforts to deflect attention away from the real causes of the current financial meltdown, deregulation, corporate greed, and the failure of conservative ideology, and pin it instead on scary minorities.

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Catholic Priest Defies Church Over Antigay Ballot Initiative

"A man of conscience." The phrase seems almost quaint today when most leaders talk largely about tactics, strategies, and short-term goals while not rocking the boat.

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Sarah, Are You Palling Around With Terrorists?

Things are heating up with Sarah Palin's accusation that Obama is "palling around with terrorists.

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Back from Ireland...

I'm back from Ireland, and Alberto and I had a great time thanks to travel advice Brynn gave us. I also nabbed this photo of a hot Irish twink telling the boys to join the clergy.

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Russian Officials Attempt (But Fail) to Squelch the Nation's 1st LGBT Film Fest

Last Thursday, the St. Petersburg fire department shut down both venues for Side by Side, Russia's first LGBT film festival, which was due to open that evening with a screening of Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

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The Mouth Piece (Peace?)

This is a video that should surprise you. It is not my opinion, but it is really something to think about when we dismiss all people as being "friend or foe.

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